Job Title: Business Manager
Location: Oldham
Salary Range: £33.81p/h Umbrella
Contract Type: 6 months
Hours: 40 hours per week / Monday - Friday 8:30am - 17:00pm
Purpose of the Role
SRG are looking for a business manager to join a waste management company based in Oldham. The purpose of this role is to oversee all aspects of site operations including financial management, business development, strategic planning, and team leadership. The Business Manager ensures services are delivered safely, efficiently, and within budget, aligned with the company's Minimum Requirements.
Key Responsibilities
People Management
Ensure safety and wellbeing of employees and stakeholders.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team.
Conduct performance evaluations and set development goals.
Champion inclusion and employee engagement.
Implement training, competency checks, and people management processes.
Customer Excellence
Foster a culture of customer excellence.
Manage assets and teams to exceed service expectations.
Drive innovation and operational efficiency.
Collaborate with local sales teams to identify growth opportunities.
Ensure transparent reporting and compliance with VMR and fleet standards.
Sustainability & Commercial Performance
Manage site budgets and financial performance.
Identify cost optimisation and revenue growth opportunities.
Develop strategic plans for business expansion and ecological transformation.
Negotiate contracts and pricing strategies.
Maintain competitive edge through market analysis and stakeholder engagement.
Skills & Competencies
Skills
Business Acumen - Advanced
Financial Management - Advanced
Relationship Management - Advanced
Communication & Time Management - Proficient
Decision Making & Continuous Improvement - Advanced
Project Management - Foundation
IT Proficiency - Advanced
Behaviours
Lead by Example
Strategic Planning
Performance & Talent Management
Effective Delegation
Experience Required
Proven experience in financial and risk management
Fleet management expertise
Strong leadership and team motivation skills
Background in waste management or environmental services (preferred)
Qualifications
Essential
IOSH Managing Safely
Level 3 Leadership & Management or equivalent experience
Transport CPC (where required)
Desirable
COTC Level 4 (for permitted sites)
Level 5 Leadership & Management or relevant degree
Knowledge of waste regulations and sustainability practices
Performance Indicators
Safety and succession planning metrics
Customer satisfaction and retention (NPS, complaints, KPIs)
Financial targets (budget, EBITDA, zero landfill)
Compliance with audits and operational standards
Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy